Scranton Splits Tri-Meet With Win Over Hartwick and Loss to Ithaca

University of Scranton Swim and Dive Team Meets Ithaca and Hartwick

The University of Scranton women’s swim and dive team fell to Ithaca College, 235-65, and defeated Hartwick College, 200-100, during a non-conference tri-meet at Ithaca’s Athletics & Events Center. Ithaca secured a 235-65 victory over Scranton, while the Royals defeated Hartwick 200-100 in the Saturday afternoon competition.

Event Victories and Relay Finishes at Ithaca

Marley Swain captured Scranton’s lone event victory of the meet by winning the 500 free with a time of 5:31.77. The Royals also secured second-place finishes in both relay events. The 200 medley relay A team touched the wall in 1:53.95, and the 200 free relay A team finished in 1:43.37.

Swain added a second-place finish in the 200 free with a time of 2:01.68. Alyssa Bean narrowly missed a first-place finish in the 200 fly, taking second in 2:16.85—just 0.11 seconds behind the winner.

Top Performances Across Squads

Several swimmers contributed top finishes for Scranton across the afternoon. Bean also placed third in the 200 back with a time of 2:12.67 and swam legs on both relay A teams. Kimberly Gingrass finished second in the 1000 free in 11:25.59 and joined the 200 free relay squad. Leah Onia took second in the 100 breast at 1:11.16.

Keira Cottingham recorded Scranton’s top finish in the 100 fly by placing fourth in 1:02.53, in addition to competing on the medley relay. Amelia Griffin anchored both relay A teams while leading the Royals in the 50 free (26.10) and the 100 free (57.42).

Upcoming Competition Schedule

The Royals hold a 2-1 record following the tri-meet, while Ithaca stands at 2-0 and Hartwick sits at 0-2. Scranton returns to competition on Saturday, October 24th, to host Catholic at the John Long Center. Action is scheduled to begin at 1 PM.

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